SYSTEM ANALYZER

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Get a comprehensive performance analysis of your gaming rig with detailed benchmarks, bottleneck detection, and upgrade recommendations

Build Configuration

Select your components

PROCESSOR (CPU)

▼

GRAPHICS CARD (GPU)

▼

93 Score

Top 7% Ranking

93 / 100

ULTIMATE READY

Apex Performer

Top 7% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

4K 60+ FPSVR ReadyRay Tracing

System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio

Well Balanced

CPU

86%

GPU

99%

PROCESSOR

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

25,005 Benchmark Score

Top 14% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

GRAPHICS CARD

NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

117,088 Benchmark Score

Top 1% Market Ranking

View Full Specs →

Market Position

How your build compares to others

Budget

0-30

Mid-Range

30-60

High-End

60-85

Enthusiast

85-100

Your Build

Game Performance Benchmarks

Real-world 4K FPS in popular titles

View All Games →

Performance Insights

Tips to maximize your system

Optimal Performance

Your system is in the top tier. You can run any modern game at maximum settings.

4K Gaming Ready

Consider a 4K 144Hz monitor to fully utilize your hardware capabilities.

Compatible Games See what you can play Compare CPUs Find upgrades Compare GPUs Find upgrades

Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready

70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High

50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med

30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports

0-29

Legacy

Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

This desktop build pairs AMD's 6-core Zen 4 Phoenix processor with NVIDIA's workstation-class Ada Lovelace GPU, landing at the 86th combined percentile across all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,005 places it at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU's average score of 117,088 puts it at the 95th percentile among all graphics cards. This is a lopsided pairing on paper — a mainstream 6-core chip driving a professional-grade 20 GB workstation GPU — and the data suggests the GPU is the dominant component in most workloads.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming at 1080p, this pairing is capable but CPU-bound in lighter titles. The Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and 2,943 in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate strong per-core performance, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada's 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 throughput can push high frame rates. However, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads may limit maximum FPS in esports titles where frame rates exceed the CPU's processing ceiling.

Streaming and content creation workloads benefit from the GPU's dedicated encoding hardware and 20 GB of GDDR6 memory. The GPU's 192 tensor cores and 48 RT cores accelerate AI-assisted encoding and real-time effects, while the CPU's PassMark multithread score of 24,389 handles concurrent encoding and gameplay. The 16 MB shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate data flow for simultaneous tasks, though the 6-core CPU will be the bottleneck when streaming and gaming simultaneously.

Video editing in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve leverages the GPU's 280.0 GB/s bandwidth and 20 GB frame buffer for timeline scrubbing and effect rendering. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 indicates the CPU can handle proxy generation and export tasks, while the GPU accelerates GPU-accelerated effects and color grading. For 4K timelines with heavy effects, the 20 GB VRAM prevents out-of-memory errors, but the CPU may slow down final renders.

3D rendering in Blender or Maya favors the GPU's compute capabilities: 19.17 TFLOPS FP32, 19.17 TFLOPS FP16, and 299.5 GTexel/s texture rate. The GPU's 95th percentile ranking suggests it outperforms nearly all other GPUs in compute-heavy tasks. The CPU's PassMark integer math score of 74,021 and floating point score of 46,217 handle scene preparation and physics simulations, but the actual render frames will be GPU-dominated.

Software development workloads see solid performance from the CPU's 12 threads and 4.20 GHz base clock. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,091 and PassMark data compression score of 288,158 indicate fast compilation and code indexing. The GPU's Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 support enable GPU compute for simulations and testing, while the 20 GB VRAM allows large dataset processing without swapping.

Student and office work is more than adequately served by this hardware. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3,685 and Cinebench R20 single-core of 1,236 handle everyday productivity, while the GPU's 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support multi-monitor setups. The 65W CPU TDP and 70W GPU TDP mean the system runs cool and quiet, suitable for shared workspaces.

GPU Analysis

The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a density of 121.8M transistors per mm². It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The 20 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 280.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is modest compared to wider-bus consumer cards but sufficient for workstation datasets.

Clock speeds are conservative at 720 MHz base and 1,560 MHz boost, reflecting the 70W TDP and dual-slot compact design. The memory runs at 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This low-power profile means the GPU generates minimal heat and requires no external power connectors — it draws entirely from the PCIe slot. The 250W suggested PSU is remarkably low for a GPU at the 95th performance percentile.

The 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores are the key differentiators for professional workloads. Ray tracing performance scales with the RT core count, while the tensor cores accelerate DLSS, AI denoising, and machine learning inference. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 124,812 and Vulkan score of 109,364 place this GPU 2.4% ahead of the Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB and 2.8% ahead of the RTX A5500 Mobile, but 1.6% behind the Radeon PRO W7700.

For rendering, the 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 and FP16 (1:1) throughput means compute-heavy renders will complete quickly. The 99.84 GPixel/s pixel rate and 299.5 GTexel/s texture rate handle high-resolution textures and multi-sample anti-aliasing. DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support ensures compatibility with the latest rendering APIs, while the 160-bit memory bus is the primary weakness for bandwidth-intensive workloads like 8K texture streaming.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data reveals a clear imbalance: the GPU sits at the 95th percentile while the CPU is at the 77th. In GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering and ray tracing, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada will run at near-full utilization while the CPU waits. Conversely, in CPU-bound tasks like physics simulation (PassMark physics score of 1,332) or single-threaded productivity, the GPU idles.

The CPU's 3DMark scores show scaling from 1,874 (2 threads) to 6,165 (max threads), indicating good multi-threading but modest absolute performance. The max-thread score is only 0.5% higher than the 16-thread score of 6,091, suggesting the 6-core/12-thread configuration is fully utilized by 12 threads — no hyperthreading headroom beyond that. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 is typical for a 6-core Zen 4 chip.

In gaming, the bottleneck shifts by title. CPU-heavy games will see frame rates limited by the 8400F's single-thread performance, while GPU-heavy games at high resolutions will be limited by the RTX 4000 SFF's 280 GB/s bandwidth. The 20 GB VRAM is rarely a limiting factor, but the 160-bit bus may constrain 4K texture throughput. The pairRankByFps field is null in the data, meaning no direct FPS ranking exists for this combination.

The combined percentile of 86 reflects that the GPU boosts the pairing above what the CPU alone would achieve. For balanced workloads, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but pushing past 100+ FPS in esports titles will expose the CPU's 6-core limit. In production workloads, the GPU is the clear workhorse, and the CPU's role is to prepare data and feed the GPU without stalling.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The AMD Socket AM5 platform provides a clear upgrade path. The Ryzen 5 8400F uses the Zen 4 architecture on the 4 nm TSMC process, and the AM5 socket supports newer Ryzen processors. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is not supported. The CPU provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, while the GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x16.

The 65W CPU TDP and 70W GPU TDP mean the system needs only a 250W suggested PSU. This is extraordinarily low for a desktop build at the 86th combined percentile, leaving substantial headroom for upgrades. A user could replace the CPU with a higher-core-count Zen 4 or Zen 5 chip without changing the PSU, as long as the new CPU's TDP stays reasonable.

The GPU's dual-slot design and 168 mm length (6.6 inches) with 69 mm height (2.7 inches) fit in most compact cases. It has no power connectors, relying entirely on PCIe slot power, which simplifies cabling. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support up to four displays. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-core CPU (e.g., 8-core or 12-core AM5) to better match the GPU's compute capability, or adding more system memory if the current DDR5 capacity is insufficient.

The platform's PCIe Gen 4 support means storage devices like NVMe SSDs operate at full speed, and the 20 PCIe lanes (CPU only) allow multiple expansion cards without bottlenecking the GPU. The 25,000 million transistors on the CPU die and 178 mm² die size indicate a compact, efficient chip that leaves thermal headroom in the AM5 socket for future upgrades.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score is 25,005, placing it at the 77th percentile. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with an average score of 24,964 — the 8400F is 0.2% faster. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.3% slower), the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.4% slower), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25,103 (0.4% faster). These tiny deltas indicate the 8400F is squarely in a competitive mid-range cluster.

Key CPU benchmarks: Cinebench R23 multicore 20,851 and single-core 2,943; Cinebench R20 multicore 8,757 and single-core 1,236; Cinebench R15 multicore 2,101 and single-core 296. PassMark results show multithread 24,389, single-thread 3,685, integer math 74,021, floating point math 46,217, data encryption 16,646, data compression 288,158, extended instructions 22,175, physics 1,332, random string sorting 34,604, and prime numbers 89.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 117,088, at the 95th percentile. Geekbench OpenCL scores 124,812 and Vulkan scores 109,364. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GB10 at 117,393 (0.3% faster), followed by the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 at 118,976 (1.6% faster), NVIDIA Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB at 114,395 (2.4% slower), and NVIDIA RTX A5500 Mobile at 113,944 (2.8% slower). The GPU outperforms the Tesla V100 and RTX A5500 Mobile but trails the PRO W7700.

The combined picture shows a GPU that dramatically outperforms its CPU partner. The 18-percentage-point gap in percentiles (95 vs 77) means the system's overall capability is GPU-limited in most scenarios. The combined 86th percentile reflects that the GPU's strength pulls the pairing above the CPU's standalone ranking.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU+GPU combination — the database contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame rows for this pairing. All frame rate expectations below are estimates derived from the benchmark scores and should be treated as approximations, not measured results.

Based on the GPU's 95th percentile ranking and the CPU's single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark, this system should handle 1080p ultra settings at high frame rates in most titles. The 20 GB VRAM and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 suggest strong 1440p performance, though the 160-bit memory bus may limit 4K textures. The CPU's 6 cores could bottleneck frame rates above 120 FPS in CPU-bound games.

At 1440p ultra, the GPU's 99.84 GPixel/s pixel rate and 299.5 GTexel/s texture rate should sustain 60+ FPS in AAA titles. The 48 RT cores enable ray-traced effects at playable frame rates, and the 192 tensor cores support DLSS upscaling to boost performance. However, the 280 GB/s bandwidth may cause stuttering in games with massive texture streaming requirements.

For 4K gaming, the 20 GB VRAM is sufficient for high-resolution textures, but the bandwidth and FP32 throughput may limit maximum frame rates to 30-60 FPS in demanding titles. The CPU's 4.70 GHz boost clock and 16 MB L3 cache provide adequate draw call processing, but the 6-core limit could cause frame pacing issues in open-world games with many NPCs.

Esports titles at 1080p with competitive settings should see very high frame rates, potentially exceeding 200 FPS, but the CPU's single-thread performance (3,685 PassMark single-thread) will be the limiting factor. The GPU's low 70W TDP means it won't thermally throttle in sustained gaming sessions.

CPU Analysis

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 8000 series, based on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename. It's manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. Base clock is 4.20 GHz with a 4.70 GHz boost. The 65W TDP makes it efficient for a desktop chip.

Cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. This relatively small L3 (compared to desktop Zen 4 chips with 32 MB) reflects the Phoenix design's mobile heritage. Memory support is DDR5 dual-channel with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth — adequate but not exceptional. ECC memory is not supported.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance: 3DMark single-thread 951, Cinebench R23 single-core 2,943, and PassMark single-thread 3,685. Multi-thread scaling is good from 2 threads (1,874) to 8 threads (5,275) and 16 threads (6,091), with max threads at 6,165. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,851 represents solid 6-core performance.

The nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 7500F, is nearly identical in average score (24,964 vs 25,005), differing by just 0.2%. This suggests the 8400F offers essentially the same performance as its sibling, with the 8400F's integrated graphics disabled (N/A). The 4 nm process and Phoenix codename indicate this is a mobile-derived chip repurposed for desktop.

The PassMark results reveal workload characteristics: integer math (74,021) is strong for productivity, floating point (46,217) is good for scientific computing, data compression (288,158) excels at archiving, and extended instructions (22,175) support modern SIMD workloads. Physics (1,332) and prime number finding (89) are weaker, indicating limited compute-heavy single-thread performance.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F a good match for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation?

A: The data shows a significant imbalance: the GPU is at the 95th percentile while the CPU is at the 77th. The GPU will be underutilized in CPU-bound tasks, but the pairing works well for GPU-accelerated workloads like rendering and AI inference.

Q: What is the combined performance ranking of this build?

A: The combined percentile is 86 across all CPU+GPU pairings in the database. This places it well above average, driven primarily by the GPU's strong 95th percentile ranking.

Q: How much power does this system need?

A: The CPU has a 65W TDP and the GPU has a 70W TDP. The suggested PSU is 250W, which is very low for a desktop build at this performance level, leaving substantial headroom for upgrades.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: The GPU's 20 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures, and its 19.17 TFLOPS FP32 can drive 4K at playable frame rates in many titles. However, the 280 GB/s memory bandwidth and the CPU's 6-core limit may restrict maximum FPS at 4K ultra settings.

Q: What is the CPU's upgrade path?

A: The AMD Socket AM5 platform supports newer Ryzen processors. The 65W TDP and 250W suggested PSU mean a higher-core-count CPU could be installed without changing the power supply, as long as the new chip's TDP remains moderate.

Q: Does the GPU require external power connectors?

A: No. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has no power connectors and draws entirely from the PCIe slot. Its dual-slot design and 168 mm length make it suitable for compact cases.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU scores 117,088 on average, which is 0.3% slower than the NVIDIA GB10 (117,393), 1.6% slower than the AMD Radeon PRO W7700 (118,976), 2.4% faster than the Tesla V100 SXM2 16 GB (114,395), and 2.8% faster than the RTX A5500 Mobile (113,944).

Who Should Build It

Gamers targeting 1440p ultra settings with ray tracing will find this system capable, thanks to the GPU's 48 RT cores and 20 GB VRAM. The 95th percentile GPU ensures high frame rates, though the CPU may limit performance in esports titles at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

Content creators working with 4K video or large 3D scenes benefit from the 20 GB frame buffer and 19.17 TFLOPS FP32. The GPU's 192 tensor cores accelerate AI denoising and upscaling, while the CPU's 6 cores handle editing timelines and export tasks. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth keeps data flowing for 4K proxies.

Software developers using GPU compute (CUDA, OpenCL, Vulkan) gain from the 124,812 OpenCL score and 109,364 Vulkan score. The CPU's 12 threads compile code efficiently, and the 288,158 data compression score speeds up build artifacts. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes support fast NVMe storage for large repositories.

Students in engineering, data science, or digital arts programs get a workstation-class GPU in a low-power (70W) package. The 4x mini-DisplayPort outputs support multi-monitor labs, and the 250W PSU requirement means this can run on standard office power outlets.

Small business workstations handling CAD, video editing, or AI inference benefit from the GPU's professional features and 20 GB VRAM. The 65W CPU and 70W GPU keep electricity costs low, while the AM5 upgrade path allows future CPU swaps without replacing the motherboard or PSU.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build (buildClass: "desktop") pairing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 4 processor on the AM5 socket, with the NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, a workstation GPU based on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture. The CPU launched at $170 MSRP, while the GPU has no listed launch MSRP.

The overall tier is high-midrange, reflected in the 86th combined percentile. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 95th percentile create a system that excels in GPU-accelerated workloads but is CPU-limited in multi-threaded productivity. The GPU's 20 GB GDDR6 memory, 192 tensor cores, and 48 RT cores make this a compelling workstation for AI, rendering, and professional visualization, while the 6-core CPU keeps costs and power consumption low.

The 4 nm CPU (25,000 million transistors) and 5 nm GPU (35,800 million transistors) are both efficient, enabling a 250W PSU for the entire system. The GPU's slot-powered design and dual-slot form factor simplify installation. This pairing is best suited for users who prioritize GPU compute over CPU multi-threading, making it a specialist tool rather than a balanced all-rounder.

Rate My PC: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Apex Performer

System Balance Analysis

AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Market Position

Game Performance Benchmarks

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Performance Insights

Optimal Performance

4K Gaming Ready

Performance Tiers Explained

Ultimate

High-End

Mid-Range

Entry Level

Legacy

Usage Scenarios

GPU Analysis

Balance and Bottleneck

Upgrade Path and Platform

Benchmark Performance

Gaming Performance

CPU Analysis

FAQ

Who Should Build It

Build Overview

4K Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1440p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

1080p Gaming Performance

Cyberpunk 2077

Red Dead Redemption 2

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Control

Call of Duty: Warzone

Fortnite

Related Processors

Related Graphics Cards

Compare Your CPU

Compare Your GPU

Related PC Builds

Same CPU with Different GPUs

Same GPU with Different CPUs

Other Popular Builds